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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1923

Page

2

Mine resumes work after gas from old hole detected

Glouster Hisylvania mine 22 resumed work Saturday morning after idle days due to gas from an old oil hole drilled about 25 years ago. The well was plugged near the bottom of the coal and concreted to prevent future gas escape under Andrew C Ginnnan of Jacksonville deputy mine inspector. The funeral of Mrs. Howard Thompson aged 65, who died in Columbus, was held at the M BE church with burial in Sands cemetery. She was the widow of Howard Thompson and survived by son Owen Thompson.

Hisylvania Andrew Cginnan Jacksonville Tme Howard Thompson Columbus

Council misses Friday night session amid mayor and council member presence

A city council failed to convene Friday night with the mayor and council members present. The only likely items were submitting reports and approving a few measures, following a prior session cancellation.

Cour

Quorum Count Question At Meeting After Absence

Miss Bess Harper visited Mt. Vernon on Saturday to stay over Sunday with Mrs. Norene Marshall. The text notes a quorum count issue as part of the meeting report.

Bess Harper Mt. Vernon Norene Marshall

Dyson Visited by Sister Near Drakes on Weekend

L. V. Dyson spent Saturday near Drakes as the guest of his sister Mrs. Della Miskeil.

L. V. Dyson Drakes Mrs. Della Miskeil

Mrs James Hamilton and Daughter Visit Zanesville

Mrs James Hamilton and her daughter Miss Anna were visitors to Zanesville on Saturday, spending time with local acquaintances and touring area sights.

James Hamilton Miss Anna Zanesville

Mrs Bowes and Nieces Guests of Annalice

Mrs George Bowes of Lancaster and her niece Elizabeth Anna Mooney of New Lexington were guests this week of Mrs Bowes' mother, Mrs Annalice.

George Bowes Lancaster Elizabeth Anna Mooney New Lexington

Mrs Margaret Welsh in Toledo as Guest of Son Joseph Walburn

Mrs Margaret Welsh spends a few days in Toledo visiting her son Joseph Walburn.

Margaret Welsh Toledo Joseph Walburn

Columbus Visitors Highlight Local Social

Miss Pauline Harper visits Columbus. Saturday Miss Betty Carter of Columbus guests with Mr. and Mrs. M. Alreston.`

Pauline Harper Columbus Betty Carter Mrs. M., Al'reston

Sermon Topics Set by Pastor Frampton for Sunday

Co. B Frampton pastor of the Church of Christ announces Sunday subjects for worship. Morning topic is The New Testament Church and the evening sermon is Beginning at Jerusalem.

Co. B. Frampton Church of Christ Jerusalem

Initiation and Refreshments Planned for Class O Candidates

A notice states that on October 9 at a specified time candidates of Class O will be initiated. Degree work will be followed by refreshments and a social gathering. All members are urged to attend.

Tober

Logan Demurer Sustained In Reckless Driving Case

Logan Demurer driver Chick McGraw of the Maxwell machine collided with a Red Star bus on Sunday morning near Nelsonville pilot. He faced arraignment after a demurrer by defense was sustained. A further affidavit and re arraignment date October 20 were set by Magistrate Mil ler.

Chick McGraw Maxwell Red Star Nelsonville Miller Owen B. Daniels Ried Star Line McGraw

Jiasthi Columbus Defeats Logan 26 to 0 on Local Grid

The Jiasthi Columbus football machine powered to a 26 0 victory over Logan Friday afternoon. Dolby and Beougher starred with four touchdowns and strong backfield work while Logan failed to score as their passing game stalled and opportunities slipped by.

Jiasthi Columbus Logan Dorby Dolby Larimer of Bebout

Hocking County Tops in Treasury Savings Certificate Sales

In Ohio the Hocking County office reports strong returns with the Logan office noting $15,700 in certificates sold for the month. All other departments in the local office show higher receipts than last year.

Hocking County Treasury Savings Logan

Moonshiners Arrested Near Chauncey Under Bender Law

State Inspector Lines with Marshal White and Nichols visited the Chauncey area at noon Friday and arrested Clarence Reynolds and Charles Cott for manufacturing liquor. The plant, including a complete still and thirty gallons of mash, was confiscated and the pair were arraigned in Logan before Magistrate J. P. Miller with bonds set at 2000 each. If indicted they face penitentiary time under the new law.

Marshal White Nichols Chauncey Clarence Reynolds Charles Cott Logan J. P. Miller Grand Jury

Cross Fire Stirs Town as Burning Klan Emblem Appears

A large fiery cross blazed on a hill south of Falls mill Friday at 8 15 pm accompanied by two loud reports. Residents fled in fear as the symbol burned. Report notes this is the first cross in weeks and suggests Ku Klux Klan activity remains active in the area.

Falls Mill

Knights Templar to Run Special Train to Columbus

The Hocking Valley railway will operate a special train to Columbus next Wednesday carrying the local Knights Templar commandery for the state conclave. Depart from the depot at 8 39 a m, return at 11 p m. Members must meet at the Masonic hall by 8 o'clock and parade to the depot led by the American Legion band.

Columbus Hocking Valley Railway Company Knights Templar L. C. Laube Masonic Hall American Legion

Lorain Visitors and Logan Family Attend Birthday Party

Mrs Clyde Green and her daughter Miss Bessie Green of Lorain visit Miss Martha Chase and Logan relatives. Mr and Mrs Buellaby and Mr and Mrs Clinton Webb attended a party in New Straitsville on Friday night for Mrs M F Weymueller to honor her husband’s birthday anniversary. Mrs J W Johnson of New Straitsville was taken to the local hospital for treatment.

Clyde Green Daughty Bessie Green Lorain Martha Chase Logan Buellaby Clinton Webb New Straitsville M. F. Weymuoeller J. W. Johnson

New Lexington Club Members Hear Occupational Talk

Harry Heinlein gave an occupational talk aligned with business. Music was provided by an orchestra of William Showalter Clyde Cooke and Harry Bell. Mrs C S S Clark with Mrs Cooley sang several vocal numbers. Local men joined visitors from New Lexington at the event.

New Lexington Harry Heinlein William Showalter Clyde Cooke Harry Bell S&s Clark Cooley

Retiring Rural Carrier Cy Wilson Ends 22 Years on Route 1

After 22 years as the rural carrier on Route No 1 Cy Wilson of Loran retires this week. He is the oldest carrier in Hocking county and has served his patrons through all kinds of weather and snowdrifts. He began with the route when the mail service started and has been its only carrier, delivering faithfully despite impassable roads.

Loran Cy Wilson Wilson Wie Hocking County

Rev Earnest Spoehr Speaks at Logan Kiwanis Meeting

The Logan Kiwanis Club welcomed Rev Earnest Spoehr of New Lexington as guest speaker. A former Logan resident, Spoehr delivered an instructive and entertaining talk to the club Thursday evening.

Spoenr Logan Kiwanis Club

Leader Meodor Alexandrov Shown In First National Photo

Published image presents Meodor Alexandrov, historic Bulgarian Macedonian leader and fierce opponent of Serbian rule, noted for his prominence in the latest Bulgarian uprising.

Meodor Alexandrov

Local Rail Route Leader Plans Winter Rest

The 66 year old rail route chief, Mr. Wilson, serves Falls and Washington townships via dirt roads. He lives on West Hunter Street and will rest this winter before seeking new work in spring. Acker temporarily carries the route. successor not named by the department.

Falls Washington Townships Wilson Aire Ard West Hunter Street Joe Acker

Two Men Arrested in Galagher Avenue Rooming House

Wade Cox and Getz were jailed after whiskey was found in Getz rooming house. Police, led by Chief Eberst and Officer Vorbeann, investigated a report of a two man machine blocking an alley behind McGovern Shoe factory.

Wade Cox Getz Galagher Avenue Eberst Vorbeann McGovern

Two Men Arrested Over Liquor After Room Search

Officers discovered two intoxicated men in a room near a boarding house with a quart jar of liquor poured out. The remaining liquor constitutes evidence and both men face possession charges. Cox is known for illicit liquor cases. Getz recently arrived from Logan to work and play ball. They may be arraigned Saturday afternoon before Mayor Koppe.

Cox South Perry Getz Logan Koppe

Death of Miss Catherine McBreyer reported in Ola

Mr and Mrs Elmer Williams and family and Mr and Mrs Homer McBrayer were summoned to Ola West Virginia yesterday by the death of Miss Catherine McBreyer. Miss McBreyer was a sister to Mrs Williams and Mr McBrayer.

Elmer Williams Homer McBrayer Ola W. Va Catherine McBreyer Miss McBrayer Williams

Tippett Family Child Ill at Home

Carol Tippett, eldest son of Mr and Mrs S Tippett, is ill at his home.

Carol Tippett Mrs. S. Tippett

Lopezes Move to Chauncey After Leaving Athens

Mr and Mrs Clarence Lopez relocate to Chauncey occupying the vacated property once held by Mrs Aman da Sayers.

Clarence Lopez Chauncey Athens Amanda Sayers

Funeral for Marsellus Rutledge in Nye Cemetery burial at Circle Hill

The funeral for Marsellus Rutledge will be held Sunday at 1 30 PM from his daughter Mildred Hutchins home at Circle Hill. Burial will follow in Nye Cemetery in the city. Rutledge was found dead in his potato patch near his home while tending the garden.

Marsellus Rutledge Circle Hill Mildred Hutchins Nye Rutledge

J Dies at 55 from Cerebral Hemorrhage

J died at age 55 from a cerebral hemorrhage. He leaves a wife and three children Mrs. Floyd Hutchins Miss Edna and George at home. Many relatives live in Chauncey and vicinity. Mr and Mrs George Strausbaugh visited Nelsonville earlier this week with Mr and Mrs Hollis Shaner and Mrs Evans.

Floyd Hutchins Edna George Chauncey George Strausbaugh Nelsonville Hollis Shaner Evans

Mrs Strausbaugh Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. George Strausbaugh has returned to her home in this city from Coolville where she was the guest of her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Hollis Tanboray who also accompanied her for a visit in Chauncey and Millfield with their grandmother Mrs Ruth James.

George Strausbaugh Coolville Hollis Tanborey Chauncey Millfield Ruth James

Columbus Visit Couples and Family Return

Mr and Mrs John Loper and grandson Harold Boling spent Saturday in Columbus and were accompanied home by Mrs Mary Hensel who came for a visit with her daughter Mrs Tate at The Plains.

John Loper Harold Boling Columbus Mary Hensel Mrs. Tate the Plains

Chauncey Hi Defeated By Murray City In Friday Game

Chauncey Hi suffered a defeat Friday afternoon against Murray City Hi on the Murray City grounds. The game drew a large crowd with many fans from Chauncey in attendance.

Chauncey HI Murray City Hi Chauncey

Grace Smith Hosts Sunshine Class Gathering

At the home of Mr and Mrs John Smith on Lexington Avenue their daughter Grace Smith entertained the Sunshine Class of the M FE with teacher Mrs W V Harter on Friday evening. A business session and plans were discussed.

John Smith Lexington Avenue Grace Smith Sunshine M. FE W. V. Harter

Weiner Roast Event Notice With Local Attendees

A Tuesday evening gathering featured a weiner roast with refreshments of ice cream and cake. Attendees included Sarah, Margaret Beecerd Harvey, Jennie and Martha Gr ham, Ina Bailey, Ona Sweeny, Leota Blackford, Glen Carter, Alberta and Ruth Cline, Agnes Cunningham, and six others.

Sarah Margaret Beece Rd Harvey Jennie Martha Gr.ham Ina Bailey Ona Sweeny Na Six Leota Blackford Glen Carter Alberta Ruth Cline Agnes Cunningham

Couple and companions plan Sunday drive to Columbus

Mr and Mrs Dean Jjscott accompany Mrs Sayers and Mrs Ella Bedrick as they prepare to motor into Columbus on Sunday.

Mrs. Dean Jjscott Sayers Ella Bedrick Columbus

Mrs Esther Six Returns Home From Visit

Mrs Esther Six, who was the guest of relatives in Chaype, has returned to her home.

Esther Chaype Cothe

Stalder Family Reunion Planned at Logan Fairgrounds

The Stalder family reunion will be held at the Logan fair grounds Sunday October 14. All relatives of the Stalder family are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Sarah Stalder, Mrs. William Simons and Lorenzo Shaffer form the committee in charge of the affair.

Stalder Logan Fair Grounds Sarah S Stalder William Simons Lorenzo Shaffer

Brown and Hirsch er wed quietly in Greensky ceremony

Mr Pearl Brown of Trimble and Miss Gertrude Hir cher daughter of Mr and Mrs Dolph Hir cher of Greensky were quietly married Saturday at 12:30 PM by Rev G B Courtney of the Church of Christ. The ceremony was witnessed by the bride's mother Mrs Hirsch er and Mrs Courtney.

Pearl Brown Trimble John Brown Glouster Gertrude Hircher Myre Dolph Hirscher Greensky G. B. Courney Church of Chri Hipscher Courtney

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